i-180 Polikarpov N.N.

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Nikolay Nikolaevich Polikarpov designed the I-180 fighter planes, which were later flown by test pilot V.P. Chkalov. These aircraft impressed many, but unfortunately, no mass production of these advanced fighters took place. Had it not been for the tragic death of V.P. Chkalov in the experimental I-180 during World War II, the Soviet Air Force might have suffered fewer losses. In my opinion, by the beginning of World War II, the only worthy fighter was the aircraft designed by N.N. Polikarpov, the I-185; however, unfortunately, it did not see further development due to known reasons.